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Photos: Obama's second inauguration in Washington, D.C.

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets people after the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Singer Beyonce performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama is sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as First lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama look on.

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Kelly Clarkson greets U.S. President Barack Obama after performing during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama (C) pauses with his escorts before walking through the Lower West Terrace Door of the U.S. Capitol to begin swearing-in ceremonies on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets former president Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) gestures to U.S. Rep. Peter King before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) (R) greets U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama applauds after singer Beyonce performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and wife Callista Gingrich arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Musicians John Mayer and Katy Perry attend the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) arrives for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C), former U.S. President Bill Clinton (R) and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden sit during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's limousines present new District of Columbia 'Taxation Without Representation' licence plates while parked outside St. John's Church.

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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First lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets former president Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Tuba players for the U.S. Marine Band wait for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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The U.S. Marine Band performs during rehearsal at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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People gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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The sun rises before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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People wave American flags as people gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Rickita Glass (L) and Kelly Grimes and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Crowds wait for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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An American flag waves atop the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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The sun rises before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Placemarks are set for the Obama and Biden families before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Lee University Choir from Cleveland, TN waits in the bleachers during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Souvenir vendor holds a tee-shirt as preparations continue for the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Alvin Martin places barriers in place on the National Mall as preparations continue for the Inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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People begin to gather along Pennsylvania Ave. before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Musician James Taylor performs during rehearsal at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson waits for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets people after the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Win McNamee

Copyright Getty Images

Singer Beyonce performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Justin Sullivan

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U.S. President Barack Obama is sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as First lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama look on.

Photo By: Mark Wilson

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Kelly Clarkson greets U.S. President Barack Obama after performing during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: John Moore

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U.S. President Barack Obama (C) pauses with his escorts before walking through the Lower West Terrace Door of the U.S. Capitol to begin swearing-in ceremonies on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Pool

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets former president Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Rob Carr

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U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) gestures to U.S. Rep. Peter King before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Win McNamee

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U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) (R) greets U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: John Moore

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U.S. President Barack Obama applauds after singer Beyonce performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Win McNamee

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and wife Callista Gingrich arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: John Moore

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Musicians John Mayer and Katy Perry attend the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Alex Wong

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U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) arrives for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Win McNamee

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C), former U.S. President Bill Clinton (R) and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Rob Carr

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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden sit during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Win McNamee

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U.S. President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Justin Sullivan

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Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Win McNamee

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U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's limousines present new District of Columbia 'Taxation Without Representation' licence plates while parked outside St. John's Church.

Photo By: Chip Somodevilla

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Win McNamee

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First lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Mark Wilson

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U.S. President Barack Obama arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Win McNamee

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets former president Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Rob Carr

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Tuba players for the U.S. Marine Band wait for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Justin Sullivan

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The U.S. Marine Band performs during rehearsal at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: John Moore

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People gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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The sun rises before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Justin Sullivan

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People wave American flags as people gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Joe Raedle

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Rickita Glass (L) and Kelly Grimes and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Joe Raedle

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Crowds wait for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: John Moore

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An American flag waves atop the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Justin Sullivan

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The sun rises before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Justin Sullivan

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Placemarks are set for the Obama and Biden families before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Win McNamee

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Lee University Choir from Cleveland, TN waits in the bleachers during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Justin Sullivan

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Souvenir vendor holds a tee-shirt as preparations continue for the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Joe Raedle

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Alvin Martin places barriers in place on the National Mall as preparations continue for the Inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Joe Raedle

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People begin to gather along Pennsylvania Ave. before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: John Moore

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Musician James Taylor performs during rehearsal at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Photo By: Win McNamee

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Rev. Jesse Jackson waits for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.